Over 40 Years of Protecting Oregon Families
Elder law, Medicaid planning, and estate planning — handled with the patience of a counselor and the rigor of a courtroom veteran.
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Wherever You Are in Life, We Meet You There
Every family's situation is different. These are a few of the moments clients come to us for — with no judgment, and no jargon.
Protecting a Spouse's Long-Term Care
Keep a healthy spouse financially secure while a partner needs nursing care.
Planning for a Child with Special Needs
Provide for a loved one without jeopardizing their public benefits.
Supporting Aging Parents
Step in with the right legal tools before a crisis forces a decision.
Avoiding Probate
Structure your estate so your family skips the court process entirely.
Reducing Estate & Inheritance Tax
Pass on more of what you've built, and less to the tax code.
Navigating Guardianship & Conservatorship
Protect a loved one who can no longer make decisions safely alone.
Protecting family assets and promoting peace of mind for over 35 years
We have been serving our clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate since 1984. Our unique approach to Estate Planning and Elder Law is to help generations work together without conflict. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our practice, from simple Wills or Living Trusts to more complex matters like Special Needs Planning or Medicaid. We are one of the most experienced Estate Planning and Elder Law firms in Portland, Oregon.
In fact, we’ve even written a detailed Estate Planning and Elder Law Guide. This free guide covers many of the legal and financial issues that families must cope with – and it will answer many of your questions as well.
Get the Free Planning GuideHow We Help
Eight focused practice areas, one dedicated team.
Medicaid Planning
Qualify for long-term care benefits without losing everything you own.
Learn more →Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and directives built around your family, not a template.
Learn more →Guardianships & Conservatorships
Legal authority to protect a loved one who can't protect themselves.
Learn more →Why Families Choose Us
Founded by a psychologist and licensed clinical social worker, our approach has always been part law, part care.
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Plain-language documents — no legal jargon, ever.
Multigenerational planning that keeps families working together, not against each other.
Every plan is custom-built. We don't use templates.
Compassionate, patient staff — because this work is personal.
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Meet Your Legal Team
Six attorneys. One shared commitment to protecting Oregon families.
Tim Nay
M.A., M.S.W., J.D. — Founder
Garvin Reiter
J.D., CELA
Shannon Conley
J.D.
Brett Callahan
J.D.
Gregory J. Hall
J.D.
Barrett Inman
J.D.
I feel I was treated with respect, honesty and kindness.
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Schedule a free initial consultation, or request our complimentary planning guide. No pressure — just clarity.
(503) 245-0894 · [email protected] · 6500 S Macadam Ave, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97239